Sunny Days 172 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FDCF74, LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Duckling from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FDCF74 · 172
Sunny Days
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sunny Days Technical Profile
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Sunny Days in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sunny Days in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSunny Days
Nearly identical
ValsparSoft Duckling
Soft Duckling
Valspar
Nearly identical
Golden Plumeria
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Apricot Glow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sweet Bee
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Jazz Age Yellow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sun Rays
PPG
Nearly identical
Summer Sherbert
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cornmeal
Behr
Nearly identical
Bread 'n Butter
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sunny Days
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sunny Days
#FDCF74
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C1D45E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sunny Days
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sunny Days Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Sunny Days.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sunny Days — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sunny Days have?
Sunny Days by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sunny Days in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sunny Days from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sunny Days are Soft Duckling by Valspar (a near-identical match), Golden Butter by Valspar (a near-identical match), Golden Plumeria by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sunny Days's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Sunny Days?
Sunny Days has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sunny Days's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.